Saleka

Saleka is a classically trained, Indian-American musician, who began playing piano at the age of four. As the daughter of M. Night and Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan, Saleka was raised on an eclectic combination of music -- from watching Bollywood movies and singing along to the melodies of her mother’s favorite Indian folk songs, to driving to school with her father and sisters listening to everything from Frank Sinatra and Etta James to Kanye West and Lauryn Hill. Those influences began to seep into the young musician, and her classical piano practices soon became a vehicle for songwriting. The conservatory plan gave way to Brown University, and there began Saleka’s journey as an R&B singer-songwriter. Recently Saleka has performed at iconic venues across the United States, opening for both up-and-coming and R&B legends such as Summer Walker, Boyz II Men and K. Michelle. This Spring, Saleka will release her debut single and music video for “Clarity” directed by her sister Ishana Night Shyamalan. Soon after she will release her first album, which she describes as “a journal, with insecurities and fears all laid out.” She currently resides with her family outside of Philadelphia, PA.